FZUS72 KTBW 201959 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 359 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 GMZ850-853-870-202100- 359 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Crystal River to Aripeka to near Tarpon Springs, moving west at 25 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 2851 8258 2821 8272 2814 8320 2814 8328 2888 8328 2916 8274 $$ TBW